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Athletes need to prepare before playing

Student athletes are at risk for ankle sprains; contusions; hamstring and quad strains; and, of course, concussions. The new school year brings with it a new season of high school sports. For the athletes and their friends and families, that translates to excitement, achievement and, unfortunately, injuries. High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year.
Football warrants the most injuries due to the collision contact nature of the game. Those injuries typically include ankle sprains; contusions; hamstring and quad strains; and, of course, concussions. Sometimes these athletes will suffer from shoulder ...

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